Here are some guides about hiding:http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspxhttp://www.geocaching.com/about/hiding.aspxhttp://www.geocaching.com/faq/

I would also suggest finding several caches of differing types before hiding one to get a feel for what works, whats good, whats fun, etc.

Some things to consider are the container, the larger the better, ammo cans or lock n lock work best. The location, safe and interesting and that it is permissible to place a cache there. The hide, permanance, durability, does it need leaves or sticks to hide (is there always going to enough available), will it be hidden in all four seasons, are there lots of people milling around that might find it. In Manitoba we especially have to consider hides in the flood plain. Make sure to be aware of geocaching rules about proximity, railways and private property. For the contents, typically several dollar store items ranging from kids toys to useful items. A logbook, pencil/pens, sharpener, ziplocks and a Geocaching.com stash note.

Again, welcome, its always nice to have new people finding and hiding caches.

Welcome to great and crazy hobby/sport of ours. Our kids are all on their own (three out of four have tried it). So we are waiting for the grand kids to get just a little bit bigger and then we will take them out on the "treasure hunt" Enjoy the hunt with the kids and we hope to meet you soon

Interested in some caching tips? Check out the MBGA Safety Tips course being held Dec 2 @ The Garden city Inn and Dec 3 @ Birdshill park. This will be a great chance to meet some veteran cachers as well.

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